Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 31, 2026
Average rent in
Dover, NH
Average rent in
Last updated on October 31, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Dover rent stands today
Dover, NH rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $2,150/month. Month over month, rent climbed 7.0% after a modest year-over-year decline of $40 per month.
Compared to national trends
Dover runs 13.2% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a pricier market with a total of 81 rentals available, mostly apartments.
Price ranges
Studios in Dover rent for $1,500/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,810/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,150/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,772/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,850/month. This range reflects the variety of bedroom sizes available to renters.
Median rent
Median rent in Dover
$2,150/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Dover is $2,150 per month as of October 2026. This is 13% above the national average rent, or $250 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Dover
81
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Dover rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Dover, NH
Average rent prices in Dover have increased by 7% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Dover, NH
Rent prices in Dover vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Dover is $2,097, whereas a house costs $2,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Dover run $1,810 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,150.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,500 | No Change | 3% | |
1 bedroom | $1,810 |  8% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $2,150 | 7% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $2,772 | 5% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $2,850 | 22% | 3% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Dover, NH.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,097 | 5% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,337 | 14% | 41% | |
Houses | $2,900 | 3% | 7% | |
Rooms | $800 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,500
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,810
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,150
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,772
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,850
Last 30 days
22%
Last year
3%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Dover, NH.
Apartments
Average rent
$2,097
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,337
Last 30 days
14%
Last year
41%
Houses
Average rent
$2,900
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
7%
Rooms
Average rent
$800
The table above reflects average rent prices in Dover, NH, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Dover, NH compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Dover and Alton by all bedroom counts and property types.
Dover
13%higher than the national median
16%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Dover, NH is 2% lower than the median rent in Alton, NH.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,200
22%$2,075
6%$1,995
44%$2,375
17%$2,200
$2,475
14%$1,850
3%$2,725
2%$2,000
1%$1,670
5%$1,850
1%$2,000
9%Discover rentals in Dover, NH
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Dover
12 Essex St, Dover, NH 03820
2 beds
1 bath
$1,600
Price dropped $200Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
4d ago
15 Back River Rd, Dover, NH 03820
2 beds
1 bath
$1,695
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Dover
245 Central Ave #1, Dover, NH 03820
2 beds
1 bath
$1,695
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 7
4d ago
Apartment for rent in Dover
9 Winter St, Dover, NH 03820
4 beds
1 bath
$1,700
Price dropped $200Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Dover
815 Central Ave, Dover, NH 03820
3 beds
1.5 baths
$4,995
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Dover
21 Stocklan Cir, Dover, NH 03820
3 beds
1 bath
$4,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
2d ago
44 Portland Ave, Dover, NH 03820
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,950–$3,350
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Dover
25 Nute Rd, Dover, NH 03820
1 bed
1 bath
$3,195
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
11 Karolina Dr, Dover, NH 03820
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,945–$2,510
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
4h ago
20 Pierce St, Dover, NH 03820
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000–$2,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
13h ago
1 Regent Dr, Dover, NH 03820
2–3 beds
1 bath
$2,000–$2,900
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
19h ago
21 3rd St, Dover, NH 03820
2 beds
1 bath
$2,550–$2,650
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
11 Karolina Dr, Dover, NH 03820
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,945–$2,510
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
13h ago
1 Regent Dr, Dover, NH 03820
2–3 beds
1 bath
$2,000–$2,900
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
14h ago
2 Grove St, Dover, NH 03820
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,695–$1,895
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
38 New York St, Dover, NH 03820
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,950–$2,150
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
11 Karolina Dr, Dover, NH 03820
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,945–$2,510
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
4h ago
20 Pierce St, Dover, NH 03820
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
11h ago
Apartment for rent in Dover
26 Lincoln St #A, Dover, NH 03820
2 beds
1 bath
$2,195
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
13h ago
1 Regent Dr, Dover, NH 03820
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Dover, NH
Quick answers to common questions about the Dover rental market.
How much is rent in Dover?
The average rent in Dover is $2,150 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Dover?
Average rent prices in Dover have increased by 7% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.
How does Dover rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Dover is 13% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $250 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Dover?
To comfortably afford rent in Dover, you'd need to earn approximately $86,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Dover?
February offers the best rental deals in Dover, with prices running about 13% lower than July's peak summer rates. This seasonal pattern creates clear timing opportunities for budget-conscious renters.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).